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R543 SJM

1997 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,976 mi
Last recorded104,976 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 SJM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,976 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 104,976 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 101,053 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 101,053 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 96,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,771 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 7 Aug 2007 94,768 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front discs have corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,109 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriate

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R543 SJM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R543 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R543 SJM registered?

R543 SJM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R543 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 SJM shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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